Discuss the prevalence and impact of mental illness on individuals and public health.

Identify characteristics of depression and anxiety disorders in children and adults.

Identify five lifestyle factors that can affect wellbeing and mental health.

Evaluate the evidence for integrative health and lifestyle approaches to promote mental health and overall wellbeing and apply this information in case based learning.

Assess the evidence for the safety and benefit of complementary and alternative medicine approaches/practices in the treatment of mood disorders.

Demonstrate understanding of integrative health approaches such as dietary supplements and mind-body medicine in a variety of patients with anxiety and depression.

Recognize and list at least two appropriate referral patterns for at-risk patients to mental health experts.

Completion Requirements

Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. Upon successful completion you will be able to print your certificate of completion.

Curriculum

Introduction

Mental Health Foundations

Anxiety

Depression

Exam

Evaluation

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals in any specialty. In addition, all health care professionals who have an interest in an integrative approach to healing are targeted.